The 20 Best Ludwig Angina Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA
Find the Top Ludwig Angina Experts and Specialists
Swedish Head And Neck Surgery
Dr. Joseph Sniezek is the Medical Director of Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery for Swedish Health Services. Dr. Sniezek graduated from West Point in 1990 and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994. After completing an Otolaryngology residency in 1999, he performed a two-year fellowship at Vanderbilt in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as a department chief, residency program director, and subsequently as the Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army for Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck masses and tumors, with a particular interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease. In 2015, he was elected Teacher of the Year by the Swedish General Surgery Residency. He completed a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Washington in 2016. Dr. Sniezek has also been perennially recognized with Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine's Top Doctor award. Dr. Sniezek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Sniezek is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Sniezek is currently accepting new patients.
Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - Canyon Park
I stress the importance of listening to my patients and encourage a dialogue regarding the potential treatment alternatives. My pronouns are: He/Him/His. Dr. Lamperti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Lamperti is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery and American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Lamperti is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - First Hill
Caring is the foundation for excellence. My role as a physician and surgeon is to place the interest of the patient above all else. Listen carefully to my patients and learn, explain options clearly, deliver expert treatment. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Yang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - First Hill
Dr. Gabriela Sanchez is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 15 years. She graduated from Baylor University in 2003 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph
Douglas Sorensen, MD, FACS, is a head and neck surgeon with advanced training in head and neck surgical oncology. He has extensive experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sorenson also offers treatment for general ear, nose and throat disorders.Dr. Sorensen retired from a distinguished military career as a head and neck surgeon. Passionate about patient care, he remains current in the latest technology, and provides education to his peers regionally and nationally.In his off hours, Dr. Sorensen enjoys family, water sports, running, and exploring the Cascades. Dr. Sorensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Sorensen is board certified in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Clare
David Timme, MD, specializes in otolaryngology, including the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.Dr. Timme places a strong emphasis on listening carefully to each patient in order to obtain a thoughtful and accurate diagnosis. He offers care that is tailored to each patient in accordance with the latest technology and accepted medical standards.Dr. Timme is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and American Medical Association. Dr. Timme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Timme is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Timme is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Anthony
Nathan Tritle, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tritle provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for patients with illnesses of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Common conditions he treats include allergies, sinusitis, tonsillitis and chronic ear infections. He also offers comprehensive thyroid cancer medical and surgical management.Dr. Tritle enjoys partnering with his patients to improve their health, with an emphasis on honest interactions and careful decision-making based on each individual’s situation. He loves to fix things and to see his patients smile.Away from work, Dr. Tritle enjoys outdoor activities and road trips with family, along with hiking, biking and skiing. Dr. Tritle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Tritle is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Tritle is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph
Alex Tampio, MD, is an otolaryngologist who subspecializes in neurotology. He treats patients with conditions affecting hearing, balance, skull base and related structures in the head and neck.Approachable and communicative, Dr. Tampio emphasizes patient education and collaboration, and prioritizes communication with patients and their loved ones. It is important to him that his patients feel empowered to make the best decisions for their health and to have an exceptional clinic experience.Dr. Tampio is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He recently served as a medical volunteer in Ethiopia with Partners for Global Hearing, training local otolaryngologists in clinical and surgical skills to treat hearing loss and other ear disorders.In his free time, Dr. Tampio enjoys exploring, making his wife and kids laugh, and baking Italian bread. He is a huge fan of autumn, the World Cup and really spicy food. Dr. Tampio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Tampio is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Tampio is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bayles is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bayles is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - First Hill
Dr. Grace Wandell is a specialist in laryngology and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. As a laryngology and bronchoesophagology sub-specialist, she has expertise in the diagnosis and management of conditions impacting the voice, airway, and swallowing. She is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive management of dysphagia, including esophagology and office-based esophagoscopy. She enjoys the inter-disciplinary collaboration involved in her field, such as working closely with speech pathologists and other surgeons and specialists. She endeavors to listen closely to her patients, and to care for and advise them as if they were family. Dr. Wandell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Sinusitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Dr. Wandell is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Tyler Kimbrough is a board-certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Kimbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Kimbrough is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kimbrough is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Anh Truong is a provider with privileges at a Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.
The Polyclinic Madison Center - Otolaryngology
I believe in a patients autonomy and choice in selecting the treatment of his/her illness. My role as a physician is to inform and educate the patient regarding treatment options and to provide guidance in their decision making process. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Low Nasal Bridge, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish First Hill
Dr. Kim is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - Totem Lake
I carefully listen to my patient’s symptoms and concerns so that we may together arrive at a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Palaskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Palaskas is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Palaskas is currently accepting new patients.
The Polyclinic Madison Center
"""Effective communication is the foundation upon which comprehensive, effective patient care is based. I listen to my patients to understand their concerns. My goal is to counsel my patients about all the treatment options in order to determine the one that is right for them.""". Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Parathyroid Adenoma, Tinnitus, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Bradley is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.
Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - First Hill
Christine Barron, MD is a General Otolaryngologist at Pacific Medical Group. Dr. Barron earned her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and her medical degree at The Ohio State University School of Medicine. Dr. Barron completed her residency in Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she was recognized with the Chairman's Award as the top graduate from her program. Prior to joining PacMed, she was an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. She has published over a dozen publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and has presented work at national meetings including the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Barron chose her specialty because it allows her to care for surgical problems in an intricate anatomical region that significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Dr. Barron believes it is important to treat every person as she would a member of her own family – with empathy, respect, and the highest standard of care. Her clinical practice encompasses the breadth of General Otolaryngology, and she treats all patients with Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) disorders. She is especially interested in surgical issues related to nasal airway obstruction, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyposis, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and salivary gland disease. Dr. Barron sees patients at PacMed's First Hill, Northgate, and Canyon Park locations, and performs surgery at Swedish First Hill. Dr. Barron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy. Dr. Barron is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Barron is currently accepting new patients.
May Y. Huang, M.D., Inc.
May Huang is a provider with privileges at a Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Processing Disorder, Meniere Disease, Mastoiditis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Lee’s practice is focused on general medical and surgical problems of the head and neck with a focus on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, he has extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction after trauma and skin cancer removal. Dr. Lee is double board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. He regularly teaches residents facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques at affiliated University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Lee has been selected as a “Seattle Top Doctor” in both Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for otolaryngology – facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keloids, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Trac Duong practices all aspects of adult and pediatric otolaryngology with a special interest in treating disorders of hearing and balance, as well as infections of the ear and skull base. He has performed operations to improve hearing including BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid) and cochlear implantation. He also diagnoses and treats patients with dizziness and vertigo, including Meniere’s disease. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ludwig Angina. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Duong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 06/30/2026



















